Learning Disability Discrepancy Formulas: Similarities and Differences among Them

Abstract

A primary characteristic of a child with a learning disability is a discrepancy between current academic achievement and level of intellectual functioning. Five commonly used formulas for identifying discrepancies for eligibility as learning disabled were applied to 137 children. These children were identified as learning disabled by interdisciplinary child study teams prior to the time when discrepancy formulas became a part of state guidelines for learning disabilities screening procedures. Varied results were found depending on the formula used. Criticism of formula strengths and weaknesses as well as implications for their use are presented.

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